MICHAEL STIMPSON

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Dynamic and performance-driven professional with extensive experience driving company advancement across multiple industries, now seeking to leverage cyber security training to fulfill objectives related to safeguarding computer systems and networks. I am excited to apply my skills and knowledge to a SOC position and contribute to a company's mission of identifying and mitigating security threats.

EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS

Certifications:

CompTIA Security+ 2/23/2023

CompTIA CySA+ Anticipated 3/2023

Qualys, Vulnerability Management Detection & Response 1/26/2023

Coding Dojo Bootcamp January 22, 2023

Cyber Security Certification

Completed 480-course hours concentrated on the CompTIA Security+, CySA+, and Ethical Hacking certifications and earned the highest grade possible in all three phases of the boot camp. Successfully exploited all the vulnerabilities on the final exam, which only one other student accomplished.

Try Hack Me/ Hack The Box

Active participation in hacking challenges such as CTF to improve pen-testing methods and techniques

TECHNICAL PROJECTS

Coding Dojo Bootcamp

Buffer Overflow – Successfully compromised a Windows virtual machine using custom Python scripts and Immunity Debugger to compromise a POP3 service to obtain a reverse shell.

Footprinting – Used various Nmap and Rustscan scripts to enumerate a virtual machine and compare the results.

Wireshark – Capture and examine live and previously captured network traffic and data to locate and identify malware files to identify infected virtual machines and the attacking host IP.

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Techniques: Attacks & Attack Vectors, Ethical Hacking, Incident Response, Malware Analysis, Network Security, Privilege Escalation, Threat Assessment, Virtualization, Vulnerability Assessment

Operating Systems: Linux, Mac OS, Windows

Pen-testing & Analysis: Google Dorks, Metasploit, Nmap, Nessus, NetCat, OSINT, Qualys, SIEM, Splunk, Wireshark

Programming Languages: Working knowledge of Python and Bash scripting and PowerShell

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Cascadia Backflow, Lake Oswego Oregon 2013 – Present

Owner/General Manager

Developed and implemented security plans to safeguard against potential cyber threats.

Demonstrated proficiency in conducting weekly vulnerability scans, reviewing logs, and staying informed on the latest industry trends.

Observed company performance and integrated changes in workflow and frameworks to increase output and elevate the quality of service delivered.

Managed financial operations, including budgeting, forecasting, and reporting.

TruGreen Landcare, Tigard Oregon 1998 – 2015

Account Manager/Operations Manager

Monitored budget and expenses to meet gross margin targets and regularly reported to branch and regional management.

Developed and implemented safety policies and procedures to ensure compliance with OSHA regulations.

Encouraged and mentored employees to move up within the company.

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